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IN THE 16th CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

FAMILY COURT DIVISION

_____ AT KANSAS CITY _____ AT INDEPENDENCE

IN RE THE MATTER OF:

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Petitioner )

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and ) Case No:

) Division:

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Respondent )

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT – PATERNITY

Instructions:

This Case Management Statement must be completed by each attorney of record. The original is to filed with the Court, and copies mailed to the Judge or Commissioner and all other counsel at least seven days prior to the Case Management Conference. Counsel need only complete those portions which are relevant to issues in controversy. All answers must be typed.

Present date:

Attorney’s name and party represented:

State the names and ages of any minor involved in this proceeding:

Is paternity a contested issue?

Is legal or physical custody a contested issue?

Submit your proposed Parenting Plan to opposing counsel and the Court with the Case Management Statement.

Set forth a concise description of any issues regarding restriction of visitation.

State any issues which may require the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem.

Have the parties attempted mediation? If not, suggest a proposed mediator for the

Court to consider. (NOTE: If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, one will be

Appointed by the Court at the Case Management Conference.)

Has your client attended FOCIS? Provide the dates your client attended or is scheduled to attend the FOCIS classes.

State whether or not the case remains contested.

IF THE CASE REMAINS CONTESTED, COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW.

Is there an issue concerning child support?

Submit your Civil Procedure Form 14 Presumed Child Support Worksheet to opposing counsel and the Court with the Case Management Statement.

State factors, if any, which may justify deviation from the presumed amount.

Is there an issue concerning attorney fees?

List all expert witnesses you intend to call at trial.

List all stipulated exhibits you intend to offer at trial.

Indicate the number of expected witnesses to be called at trial and estimated length of trial.

List discovery you have completed. Specify with particularity any discovery disputes that

remains unresolved.

Identify any procedural, evidentiary, or other problems that should be addressed at the

Case Management Conference.

Provide dates for which counsel is unavailable for trial between 77 and 105 days after

the Case Management Conference.

By execution of this Case Management Statement, counsel is certifying to the Court that a good faith effort has been made to settle all issues in this matter, including issues on the merit, outstanding discovery disputes, and any significant evidentiary issues.

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Attorney for Petitioner/Respondent

I hereby certify that a true copy of the above and foregoing Case Management Statement along with the following documentation (check applicable documents):

______Updated discovery including a 1402b Financial Statement;

______Proposed Parenting Plan;

______Presumed Form 14 calculation

were served upon opposing counsel/party by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on the _____ day of ______, 20_____, addressed to:

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Attorney for Petitioner/Respondent